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Property owners across England and Wales are increasingly investing in photovoltaic and solar thermal collector panels to lower their energy costs.…
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Render has two primary functions. The first is protection, where the render ‘weatherproofs’ the walls, allowing them to breathe by letting water…
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Millions of metres of dodgy electrical cables are doing their rounds on the market, according to Approved Cables Initiative (ACI). These substandard…
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There are a number of steps that can be taken, in preparation for storms, which, if followed, should help to minimise the risks
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Fire safety is an ever-evolving issue in both commercial and residential environments. One of the areas of focus is how to ensure occupants have…
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The latest version of the LABC Warranty Technical Manual is now available. The manual, endorsed by RIBA and CIAT, is divided into chapters that each…
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To meet current energy efficiency requirements, the cavity size now needs to be at least 100mm in newly build homes. Fully filling the cavity with...
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Inadequate falls in underground pipework are one of the main causes of failures that lead to a warranty claim. LABC Warranty claims history suggests…
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Roofing is a high-risk activity. Working at height, sometimes with fragile materials, means roofers make up nearly a quarter of all workers killed in…